The inevitable photo

...Doesn't every mom have a picture just like this one? 

My babies

I got the crazy idea to plant a garden this year which would be fine but I bought seeds instead of starts... kind of a pain in the behind.  I am however so proud of my little baby plants I thought I should share them with you... and someday when they produce all kinds of yumminess I will share that with you too.

Are you lucky?

Exhibit A

If you asked most people if they consider themselves a lucky person I bet just about every one of them would say no.  Not just no, they would give you a list of examples demonstrating how unlucky they are.  I however am here to say I am a lucky person.  Lucky and blessed.  See exhibit A.  A gold ring and dollar bill.  Both item were retrieved out of the dirt and yuck of spring gardening around my house.  That's right, a gold ring buried in a flowerbed years ago and I was the lucky one who found it.  I even found $100 on the floor of the SLC airport a few years ago.  Having said all of that I would like to point out one thing, none of these little gems would have been found (minus the $100) had I not been hard at work digging in the dirt trying to better myself and my surroundings.  I think it's Gods way of saying "job well done... go buy yourself a Diet Coke". 

I need some help!!!

I can't figure out how to change the font color on my "People I Peep On" side bar. Not sure why. I can change other colors but not this one. Help please... the bright purple is killing me!


Update:  Thank you Billie & Amy!!!!  Problem is fixed!

My own Etrade baby

First Haircut!

Before...

After!
He is suppose to be showing off his new hair cut but
he wanted to let you see his new chompers instead.

PeeK a Boo WiTH DaDDy!

Oliver & Friends

This is Oliver with a bunch of his friends from a play date about a month ago. All the kids have parents that are medical students at MCW.
Too cute!

Oli's baby shiner

It's amazing how quick babies heal in comparison to adults. If I pulled a table over on my face I would be nursing that wound for a month. Not Oliver, five minutes later and he is up and running. I'm beginning to think he has his fathers genes for mischief and danger. Before I know it he will be making pipe bombs and potato guns... *sigh*

Oliver's 1 year check up

Oliver had his 1 year check up today and everything went well. Even the two shots he got. Such a brave little one.

Weight 22 lbs 40th percentile
Length 30 inches 50th percentile

Oliver with Grandam Tina and Papa Phil!

Happy Birthday Oliver!

I could never give you a gift comparable to
the gift you have given me.
I love you Oliver!

A Mother's Love

A Mother's child is every breath that she takes,
walking hand in hand, they are every step that she makes.

And as their steps will grow to strides,
still a child in a mother's eyes.

Every ache and pain they shall feel,
mother will share and with love she will kneel.

She will pray to god to take care of her child,
to protect and guide him through every mile.

Her child is the very core of her soul,
from baby in arms to an adult they will grow.

For to a mother, her child will stay,
the precious infant she held that day.

Happy Birthday!

Yummy blue cupcake made with love

Mommy and her big boy!

Party!

It's pretty sad that this was the best photo out of about a dozen.

Oliver and his little tounge

Another resolution

Aunt Amy may be sad that she missed the November and December birthdays but I am upset...nay...devastated that I missed pretty much every birthday last year. So, to add to my list of new years resolutions I WILL NOT FORGET ANY BIRTHDAYS THIS YEAR. All birthdays will be accompanied by a card in the mail... sometime with in a week of said birthday. Wish me luck!

I love Outlet Malls!

Yes, this looks like an Ebay listing but it's not.

Matt and I took a nice long drive to the Outlet malls today in Johnson Creek. We picked up a ton of goodies at Banana Republic, Gap, and Carters all for under $100.00! (4 sweaters, 2 shirts, 2 sets of PJ for Oliver, 1 pair of slacks, 1 skirt, and 1 belt) Just one more reason to love Wisconsin... Outlet malls everywhere!

Fun Oliver pictures

This morning I left Oliver in his chair so I could go make him a bottle. When I came back he was passed out asleep! Poor thing just couldn't wait another minute.

Oliver loves bath time!

"Seriously mom, just a little privacy..."

My little froggie

Attack of the mystery bug

Just wanted to let everyone know that Matt is alive and well although he still continues to occupy the living room floor. (Oliver isn't to happy that his play area is taken)

He loves his books!

Oliver will be 11 months tomorrow! I can't believe how time has flown by. He has started getting into everything and thinks all objects need to go in his mouth including peoples toes. He likes to sneak up on you and bite you! What's up with that? Strange kid. Other than the biting thing he is a joy to be around. Always laughing. It's been fun to see a little of me and a little of Matt sprinkled into his personality. Aside from his parents he takes after aunt Billie... just can't get enough books!

I'm one of those kind of moms

Exhibit A

Before I joined the ranks of mommyhood I always said I would never be one of "those moms". The kind of mom who's life is bombarded with a living room of plastic toys, an empty stomach until 11:00am when her baby is finally down for a nap, and a house that looks like the interior decorator was a two year old (please see Exhibit A... yes those are woodland creatures on my shower curtain). I really don't have anything poetic to say about the matter. I guess I'm just surprised that:
1. I am that kind of mom.
2. I don't care.
3. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Here's to all you moms out there with creatures on your shower curtain. You deserve a big pat on the back.